Bridgewater-Raritan superintendent explains process when a school budget is voted down

As the April 27 school election date approaches, Superintendent of Schools Michael Schilder of the Bridgewater-Raritan school district recently explained the process if the budget does not pass, and possible areas that could be cut.

If the budget does not pass, state law requires that the town councils of both Bridgewater and Raritan meet and review the school budget. The Board of Education is invited to give input and this is handled at an open public meeting. The councils, and the councils alone, determine the dollar amount that the school board needs to cut from the budget, and identify the rationale for coming up with that amount. The school board must then adhere to the dollar figure mandated by the town councils.

What would be considered if further cuts are required due to a failed budget on April 27?
These items have been under discussion for possible cuts if needed and the school board always has the option of adding other items. These are not listed in priority order.